Sign Language Interpretation Service Provider Panel

WWETB requires Irish Sign Language Interpretation Service providers to support deaf and hearing

Sign Language Interpretation Service Provider Panel

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board_110494

## Summary The Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) is seeking to establish a panel of service providers for Irish Sign Language Interpretation Services. The contract will support deaf and hearing-impaired students in education settings.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of Irish Sign Language interpretation services * Support for deaf and hearing-impaired students in education settings

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Technical and professional ability (selection criterion) * Certifications: Not specified * Experience: Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €100,000 * Submission deadline: 22/12/2025 13:00 +01:00 * Contract duration: Unknown * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English (officially available) * Key documents to prepare: + Panel Application - Overview Document (.docx) + Panel Response Document WWETB 2024 (.docx) + Draft ISL Panel Terms and Conditions (.docx)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit service providers with experience in interpretation services, particularly those familiar with Irish Sign Language. * Opportunities: Establishing a panel of service providers could lead to ongoing work for successful bidders. * Risks: + Unclear contract duration and estimated value + Technical and professional ability selection criterion may require significant documentation and preparation

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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